77 280z. Rear hatch side bracket has this brown, cork material. Is that oem material that has eroded since 77 or is that bushing material?

[JggyZ]

   

I did notice under the brown material is a screw.  Wondering if that brown cork material is OEM?  Stuffed sponge? Wine cork?  All opinions are welcome.

Edited May 7, 2021 by JggyZ
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[Patcon]

It was white in the beginning I believe...

[Captain Obvious]

Deleted everything I had here before because it was wrong.

Here's a pic from ebay with a pair of those in pretty good shape. I think this is what they looked like at one time. Not sure if they changed the color of the rubbery nugget over the years though.

Edited May 7, 2021 by Captain Obvious

[Captain Obvious]

Another opinion?   "Ewwwwww!"   

[Terrapin Z]

It looked like this when new. Still available from Nissan. $21.47 each

[Patcon]

Clear zinc??

[Terrapin Z]

I am pretty sure that is correct. These and the piece on the hatch itself are both clear zinc. I see some people yellow them as well as a lot of other parts that should be clear. 

[Terrapin Z]

The replacement rubber piece is done in black from 240Z Rubber Parts. Less expensive option.

[JggyZ]

4 hours ago, Terrapin Z said:

It looked like this when new. Still available from Nissan. $21.47 each

Yup them be the ones! Rear hatch post.  Recommend I replace it based on that corklike mush sitting in the pocket?  Can I just get rid of that brown stuff and keep the post as is (not rusty).

[Terrapin Z]

5 hours ago, JggyZ said:

Yup them be the ones! Rear hatch post.  Recommend I replace it based on that corklike mush sitting in the pocket?  Can I just get rid of that brown stuff and keep the post as is (not rusty).

I would. At least contact 240zrubberparts and see if he can make a set for you. He lists "Out of stock" a lot, but will make things if requested. 

They hold the spring in place and act as a stopper for the white plastic slide piece. The little feet on the sides hold them in and often break off. Used ones like CO's eBay set would also be a way to go.

I might even have an extra set. 

[Roberts280Z]

I didn't even realize that part was there.  Those have totally 'perished' from my 76, and I thought the spring was retained merely by a little nib at the bottom.

[JggyZ]

7 hours ago, Terrapin Z said:

I would. At least contact 240zrubberparts and see if he can make a set for you. He lists "Out of stock" a lot, but will make things if requested. 

They hold the spring in place and act as a stopper for the white plastic slide piece. The little feet on the sides hold them in and often break off. Used ones like CO's eBay set would also be a way to go.

I might even have an extra set. 

Appreciate the lookover.  Let me see if I can just replace these with still manufactured OEM Rear posts.  

Edited May 7, 2021 by JggyZ